Remote Applied Data Scientists - AI Trainer ($75-$100 per hour)Mercor • Costa Mesa, California, US

Remote Applied Data Scientists - AI Trainer ($75-$100 per hour)

Mercor • Costa Mesa, California, US

20 hours ago

Job type

Full-time

Remote

Job description

1\. Role Overview

Mercor is seeking applied data science professionals to support a strategic analytics initiative with a global enterprise. This contract-based opportunity focuses on extracting insights, building statistical models, and informing business decisions through advanced data science techniques. Freelancers will translate complex datasets into actionable outcomes using tools like Python, SQL, and visualization platforms. This short-term engagement emphasizes experimentation, modeling, and stakeholder communication — distinct from production ML engineering.

2\. Key Responsibilities

Translate business questions into data science problems and analytical workflows

Conduct data wrangling, exploratory analysis, and hypothesis testing

Develop statistical models and predictive tools for decision support

Create compelling data visualizations and dashboards for business users

Present findings and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders

3\. Ideal Qualifications

5+ years of applied data science or analytics experience in business settings

Proficiency in Python or R (pandas, NumPy, Jupyter) and strong SQL skills

Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)

Solid understanding of statistical modeling, experimentation, and A / B testing

Strong communication skills for translating technical work into strategic insights

4\. More About the Opportunity

Remote

Expected commitment : min 30 hours / week

Project duration : ~6 weeks

5\. Compensation & Contract Terms

$75–100 / hour

Paid weekly via Stripe Connect

You’ll be classified as an independent contractor

6\. Application Process

Submit your resume followed by domain expertise interview and short form

7.About Mercor

Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations

Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey

Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI

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